Events

School Days Out: Taste of Israel

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Campers will celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday by preparing popular food enjoyed by kids in Israel. Campers will swim in the afternoon. Menu: Corn schnitzel Israeli salad Hummus with pita Kadorei shokolad (chocolate balls)

Toddler Tales: Story & Playtime

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join your friends for Toddler Tales: Story & Play Time in the J’s indoor play space! Hear a children’s story and stay and play in the J’s indoor play space. These fun weekly story times will feature guest readers from the Houston Jewish Community and crafts that relate to the book of the week. Toddler […]

Bus Trip with Heritage Society of Sam Houston Park

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a bus trip from the J to downtown and enjoy a docent-led tour of the historical homes pertinent to women's history which covers the Kellum-Noble house, the Nichols-Rice-Cherry house and the San Felipe Cottage.

Houston Connect 68: Pool Party

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

It's a pool party! Summer is almost here and HC68 invites you to make a splash at the new JCC recreational pool. Swim with friends, relax in the shade and enjoy Kona Ice. Fifth graders, it is your turn to experience HC68! This event is open to all 5th-8th graders.

Humans of Tel Aviv

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Humans of Tel Aviv will be on display in the Zinn Family Art Gallery / Boardroom. Stop by to take a look! Humans of Tel Aviv is an ongoing documentary photo series of, as the title suggests, the humans of Tel Aviv. The population of Tel Aviv includes religious Jews, Muslims and Christians alongside the […]

Arts in the Afternoon presents Golden Girls Tappers Plus One

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

The Golden Girl Tappers began tap dancing together in 1999 under the direction of Marjorie Swiss. Although many of the original dancers are no longer performing, there are still several originals. At the time Michael Richker joined which has been several years ago, the ensemble pivoted and renamed their group The Golden Girls Plus One […]

Big Dreams Selfie!

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Children's Art Workshops at the J are a great way to pop in, learn a new skill, and leave with a beautiful project! Come with old friends or make new ones when you arrive! Starting with an exciting image transfer technique, your young artists will print a self portrait on canvas and embellish it with […]

Handstands & Havdalah

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Close out the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with HANDSTANDS & HAVDALAH! Run, stretch and tumble in the gymnastics center followed by a musical havdalah program. The indoor playscape will be open for children 5 and under only to play in during the event.

Spring Family Challah Bake

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Bring your family to the J and create a beautiful challah for your Shabbat table with a Spring Family Challah Bake with Laykie from Laykie's Gourmet Cafe at the J. Laykie will guide us through the steps to create the challah dough, teach us how to braid the dough, and top it off with toppings. […]

Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.